The Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) plays a crucial role in guiding the strategic direction and maintaining the research excellence of the Centre. Comprising leading experts from relevant scientific fields, the SAC provides independent, evidence-based advice on research priorities, project evaluations, and emerging scientific opportunities. It ensures that the Centre’s activities align with global standards, ethical norms, and cutting-edge advancements. By offering critical feedback, fostering collaborations, and helping to secure funding through credibility and visibility, the SAC strengthens the Centre’s impact, innovation potential, and long-term sustainability.
| Sr.No. | Position | Name | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Chairman | Prof. N.K. Ganguly |
Former Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi |
| 02 | Member | Dr. K. J. Coyaji |
Trustee, KEM Hospital, Pune |
| 03 | Member | Dr. (Mrs.) D. Deobagkar |
Former Professor, Department of Zoology; Former Head, Microbiology, and Director Bioinformatics; Former Professor of Molecular Genetics; and Former ISRO Chair Professor, Savitribai Phule University, Pune |
| 04 | Member | Dr. Sanjay M. Mehendale |
Director Research, PD Hinduja National Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Mumbai |
| 05 | Member | Brig. (Retd.) Dr. Rajul Kumar Gupta |
Former Director, Armed Forces Medical Services (Health), Ministry of Defence, Delhi |
| 06 | Member | Dr. Surinder Jaswal |
Former Deputy Director (Research), Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai |
| 07 | Member | Dr. Mohan Gupte |
Former ICMR Chair (National Professor) of Epidemiology, New Delhi |
| 08 | Member | Dr. Ashish Bavdekar |
Director, Paediatrics Department, |
| 09 | Member | Dr. (Mrs.) Laila F. Garda |
Dr. (Mrs.) Laila F. Garda |